Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

19 Jul

Monsoon Mayhem: Why Intimate Hygiene Needs Special Attention This Rainy Season

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsLifestylefungal infection, humidity infection, intimate hygiene, monsoon health, personal hygiene tips, vaginal care

National Times Bureau, July 19, 2025: As the monsoon brings refreshing showers and that irresistible craving for hot tea, it also ushers in a surge of health concerns from stomach infections to skin flare-ups. But among the most overlooked is intimate hygiene, an area especially prone to infections during the rainy season.Unlike other parts of the body, the intimate region remains enclosed and often damp, creating a perfect environment for microbial growth. With high humidity and sweat accumulation, many individuals face discomfort that may escalate into fungal or bacterial infections.Excessive sweating, often intensified by tight clothing or synthetic fabrics, gets…

19 Jul

Residents of Ward 23 Voice Long-Standing Civic Concerns in Meeting with MP Manish Tewari

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabcivic issues, Manish Tewari, public grievances, road conditions, Sanitation, Ward 23 Chandigarh

Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): The Joint Coordination Committee of Residents Welfare Association of Ward 23, covering Sectors 34, 35, and 43, held a significant meeting to address recurring civic issues troubling the residents. Ward 23 Councillor Ms. Premlata extended a warm welcome to Honourable Member of Parliament Shri Manish Tewari, who joined the gathering to listen to public grievances and engage in constructive dialogue.Vikram Chopra, President of Sector 43-A and Rajesh Rai President of sec-43-B of the Welfare Associations, told National Times, “These problems have persisted for years without resolution. Today’s discussion was comprehensive, and we are hopeful after receiving positive…

19 Jul

India’s Electronics Exports Cross $40 Billion, Bullet Train and Semiconductor Plans on Track: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAshwini Vaishnaw, bullet train project, IIT Hyderabad, India electronics exports, semiconductor chip

Hyderabad, July 19, 2025 — Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday announced that India's electronics exports have surged past USD 40 billion an eight-fold increase over the last 11 year signaling the country’s aggressive push toward becoming a global manufacturing hub.Speaking at the 14th Convocation of IIT Hyderabad, Vaishnaw said the domestic electronics production has grown six times during the same period. “That’s a double-digit compound annual growth rate, something any corporate would envy,” he noted.The Minister credited this remarkable growth to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s long-term vision. “Very few countries of our size have ever seen this kind of…

19 Jul

Trump Threatens BRICS with 10% Tariff, Says Bloc Would “End Quickly If It Ever Forms”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBRICS Pay, BRICS tariff, Donald Trump, US dollar reserve currency

Washington, July 19, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday intensified his rhetoric against the BRICS group, warning of a 10% tariff on all imports from its member nations and dismissing the alliance as a threat to American interests.Speaking to reporters, Trump repeated his earlier threat, stating, “When I heard about this group from BRICS, six countries, basically, I hit them very, very hard. And if they ever really form in a meaningful way, it will end very quickly.” He did not name specific countries but signaled clear opposition to the bloc's increasing global influence.The BRICS group originally comprising…

19 Jul

Arjun Erigaisi’s Remarkable Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Run Ends in Semis; Niemann Reaches Final

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsArjun Erigaisi, Fabiano Caruana, Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, Hans Niemann, Levon Aronian

Weissenhaus, Germany, July 19 — Arjun Erigaisi's historic march at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam came to a halt in the semifinals after a 0-2 loss to Levon Aronian. Despite the setback, the 20-year-old grandmaster etched his name in history as the first Indian to reach the final four of this elite event, highlighted by wins over Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura in earlier rounds.Erigaisi entered the semifinals high on momentum, having stunned Carlsen in a play-off and then dispatched Nakamura with confident play. Against Aronian, however, the Indian star faltered at critical moments. The first game saw Arjun fail…

19 Jul

Monsoon Fury Grips India: 18 Dead in UP, Floods, Landslides Wreak Havoc in Several States

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaHimachal landslides, Monsoon 2025, Rajasthan flood rescue, Uttar Pradesh rain deaths, Uttarakhand red alert

National Times Bureau, July 19, 2025: India is reeling under intense monsoon conditions, with at least 18 people losing their lives in Uttar Pradesh alone, as torrential rains continued to cause widespread flooding, landslides, and disruptions across multiple states.In Uttar Pradesh, 18 people died in a single day as heavy rain battered several regions. Eight of these deaths occurred due to drowning, while two were caused by snake bites. Fatalities were reported from districts including Chitrakoot, Moradabad, Banda, Mahoba, Ghazipur, and Lalitpur.Rajasthan witnessed flood-like conditions in districts such as Ajmer, Pushkar, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, and Pali. Overflowing rivers and dams…

19 Jul

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Slams Jasper Wildfire Report, Demands Apology

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada, Danielle Smith, Jasper Wildfire

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is pushing back forcefully against a report commissioned by the Municipality of Jasper that criticizes her government's role in last summer’s wildfire response, calling the findings “politically motivated” and demanding a public apology. Speaking at a press conference in Edmonton on Friday, Smith said the report unfairly targeted the province and overlooked the collaborative efforts that helped save the mountain town from complete destruction. “I'm very disappointed that this report politicizes what actually should be a very successful example of unified command,” Smith said. “This report came as a shot out of the…

19 Jul

Alberta Celebrates Parks Day on July 19, Marking 95 Years of Provincial Parks System

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Albertans are invited to step into nature and celebrate the beauty of the province’s outdoor spaces on Saturday, July 19, as Parks Day is observed across Alberta. Recognized annually since 1990, Parks Day aims to spotlight the immense value of parks and natural areas throughout Canada. This year’s celebration holds added significance as it marks 95 years since the establishment of Alberta’s provincial parks system. “I want to wish all Albertans a happy Parks Day!” said Todd Loewen, Minister of Forestry and Parks, in a statement. “Parks Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the incredible outdoor…

19 Jul

B.C. Minister Apologizes After Reinstating Drug Funding for Girl With Rare Disease Amid Committee Resignations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingBritish Columbia, Canada

Victoria, B.C. (Richa Walia): Four members of British Columbia's Expensive Drugs for Rare Diseases Committee have resigned following the provincial government's decision to override their recommendation and reinstate funding for a life-extending drug for a 10-year-old girl suffering from a rare illness. Health Minister Josie Osborne publicly apologized on Friday to the family of Charleigh Pollock, the only known person in B.C. with Batten disease — a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that causes seizures, blindness, and progressive loss of motor skills. The treatment, Brineura, costs approximately $1 million annually. The government’s reversal of a controversial decision to stop funding Brineura came…

19 Jul

Donald Trump Revives Controversy With Claim of “Five Jets Shot Down” in India-Pakistan Conflict

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, India, Pakistan, US

Washington/New Delhi (National Times): US President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy with a dramatic claim that "five jets were shot down" during the recent India-Pakistan military standoff that followed the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The comment, made during a private dinner with Republican lawmakers at the White House on Friday, lacked clarity on which country's aircraft were allegedly downed. “In fact, planes were being shot out of the air. Five — five, four or five — but I think five jets were shot down actually,” Trump said, while referencing the escalation between the two…